Important Collector's Firearms Auction

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Featuring: Deluxe Sporting Arms from the Robert E. Petersen Estate and his Superior Collcetion of Fine Art. Also-an exclusive collection of Oddities and Vari-Type Arms from an Old Time New York Collector's Estate. Also Part II of the David Tate "Texas Colt" collection. The Best Pair of antique Remington Revolers known form the "Slim Kohler" collection, original transcript of a court martial requested by Capt. Abraham Whipple signed by John Paul Jones and eleven other important officers sent to the Commander and Chief of Naval Operations Eseck Hopkins and possible the earliest official U.S. Naval record of an important battle. Factory engraved Pre-War Ace pictured in the R.E. Hable Collection, a factory engraved .38 Super Match shipped to Camp Perry, Harpers Ferry Rifle #15 the earliest U.S. Martial rifle made at a U.S. Arsenal believed to be used on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. A fine engraved and presented 18k Gold Pocket Watch given by Buffalo Bill Cody to his agent, a striped American Maple Writing Desk belonging to a Yeoman serving on the U.S.S. Constitution, a high relief factory engraved 1876 Winchester in .50 cal. signed Ulrich, a Gustave Young exibition quality New Model #3 property of Trick Shooter Ira Paine and high quality firearms from A-Z. Also: Approx. 200 Fine Original Artworks by E.I. Couse, Wilhelm Kuhnert, Robert Kuhn, Carl Rungius, John Banovich, Doug Van Howd, Gerald Cassidy, J.H. Sharp, Edgar Paxson, Robert Scott, Lynn Bogue-Hunt, DAvid Hagerbaumer, Gustave Muss. Arnott and other finities from several collections and estates.
All items are as is, no warranty or claims and All SALES ARE FINAL. Please examine prior to bidding as it is the bidder's responsibilty to establish condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors.
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Articulated cane with carved top showing  figure of stylized animal, possibly pig or  mythical beast995 - Articulated cane with carved top showing figure of stylized animal, possibly pig or mythical beast
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Articulated cane with carved top showing figure of stylized animal, possibly pig or mythical beast (chupacabra). The carved portion is approx 2&...
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Art Nouveau cane with cast grip which is  silver plated showing portraits of a lady  surrounded by f996 - Art Nouveau cane with cast grip which is silver plated showing portraits of a lady surrounded by f
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Art Nouveau cane with cast grip which is silver plated showing portraits of a lady surrounded by florals and a large insect in French style. The c
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Antique carved wood cane of collector's  quality, circa late 19th early 20th century  showing portra997 - Antique carved wood cane of collector's quality, circa late 19th early 20th century showing portra
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Antique carved wood cane of collector's quality, circa late 19th early 20th century showing portrait of hunting dog on grip, possibly Irish s...
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Extremely rare American breech loading 22  caliber target pistol marked "Atlas Gun Co.  Ilion, N.Y. 998 - Extremely rare American breech loading 22 caliber target pistol marked "Atlas Gun Co. Ilion, N.Y.
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Extremely rare American breech loading 22 caliber target pistol marked "Atlas Gun Co. Ilion, N.Y. Pat'd Feb. 18.1890" The pistol sh...
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High quality Belgium double barrel over and  under percussion pistol with side by side  mounted twin999 - High quality Belgium double barrel over and under percussion pistol with side by side mounted twin
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High quality Belgium double barrel over and under percussion pistol with side by side mounted twin hammers. The pistol measures 8-1/2" overa...
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Smith & Wesson 1st Model 3rd issue 22 cal 7  shot revolver, nickel plated, rosewood grips,  serial #1000 - Smith & Wesson 1st Model 3rd issue 22 cal 7 shot revolver, nickel plated, rosewood grips, serial #
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Smith & Wesson 1st Model 3rd issue 22 cal 7 shot revolver, nickel plated, rosewood grips, serial #128162. The revolver remains in very good ...
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Cutlery handled spear point Bowie with  scabbard and finely etched blade reading  “Americans must an1000a - Cutlery handled spear point Bowie with scabbard and finely etched blade reading “Americans must an
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Cutlery handled spear point Bowie with scabbard and finely etched blade reading “Americans must and shall rule America with spread wing patriot eag
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Percussion market hunting gun signed “W.  Rugh, Maker, Peoria, Ills.” Circa about 1850.  The gun mea1000b - Percussion market hunting gun signed “W. Rugh, Maker, Peoria, Ills.” Circa about 1850. The gun mea
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Percussion market hunting gun signed “W. Rugh, Maker, Peoria, Ills.” Circa about 1850. The gun measures 52-1/2” overall with 35” heavy round barrel
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Colt SAA revolver, .41 cal., 4-3/4” barrel,  blue and case hardened finish, raised carved  pearl gri1001 - Colt SAA revolver, .41 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, raised carved pearl gri
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Colt SAA revolver, .41 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, raised carved pearl grips, #135353. This gun is in overall very good to
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Standard  Products, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked  Underwood with fla1002 - U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Standard Products, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with fla
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Standard Products, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with flaming bomb proof and dated 5-44, flat bolt, flip-u
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Saginaw  S’G’, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood  with flaming 1003 - U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Saginaw S’G’, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with flaming
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Saginaw S’G’, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with flaming bomb proof and dated 4-44, flat bolt, flip-up two
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U.S. Eagle head Officers' sword with original  scabbard and checkered bone grip showing  blued and g1004 - U.S. Eagle head Officers' sword with original scabbard and checkered bone grip showing blued and g
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U.S. Eagle head Officers' sword with original scabbard and checkered bone grip showing blued and gilt blade circa 1820-30’s. The sword measur...
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Colt New Service DA revolver, .45 Colt,  5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black  hard rubber gr1005 - Colt New Service DA revolver, .45 Colt, 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber gr
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Colt New Service DA revolver, .45 Colt, 5-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #144004 with lanyard ring, backstap inscribe
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Remington Model 1858 New Model single action  Rollin White patent cartridge conversion  revolver, .41006 - Remington Model 1858 New Model single action Rollin White patent cartridge conversion revolver, .4
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Remington Model 1858 New Model single action Rollin White patent cartridge conversion revolver, .46 cal., 8” octagon barrel, blue finish, brass tri
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Smith & Wesson Model 46 semi-auto target  pistol, .22LR cal., 7” barrel, blue finish,  checkered tar1007 - Smith & Wesson Model 46 semi-auto target pistol, .22LR cal., 7” barrel, blue finish, checkered tar
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Smith & Wesson Model 46 semi-auto target pistol, .22LR cal., 7” barrel, blue finish, checkered target brown hard rubber grips, #96312. This g...
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Interesting American flintlock pistol circa  early 19th century, approx. 16” overall, 10”  steel bar1008 - Interesting American flintlock pistol circa early 19th century, approx. 16” overall, 10” steel bar
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Interesting American flintlock pistol circa early 19th century, approx. 16” overall, 10” steel barrel, approx. .58 caliber’. Lock shows Ketland mar
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W. Tranter Civil War period cased percussion  double action revolver, #11205T, .33 CAL,  3.75" barre1009 - W. Tranter Civil War period cased percussion double action revolver, #11205T, .33 CAL, 3.75" barre
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W. Tranter Civil War period cased percussion double action revolver, #11205T, .33 CAL, 3.75" barrel, retaining approximately 80-90% original...
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Cased small Tranter’s patent spur trigger  revolver, .22 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, blue and  nickel finis1010 - Cased small Tranter’s patent spur trigger revolver, .22 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, blue and nickel finis
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Cased small Tranter’s patent spur trigger revolver, .22 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, blue and nickel finish, rosewood grips, #1575 in overall fine conditio
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American heavy barrel percussion rifle with  mule-ear style hammer half stocked, brass  mounts, circ1011 - American heavy barrel percussion rifle with mule-ear style hammer half stocked, brass mounts, circ
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American heavy barrel percussion rifle with mule-ear style hammer half stocked, brass mounts, circa about 1840-1850's in approx 36 caliber wi...
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German JAEGER rifle circa mid to late 18th  century with engraved brass mounts and lock  showing hun1012 - German JAEGER rifle circa mid to late 18th century with engraved brass mounts and lock showing hun
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German JAEGER rifle circa mid to late 18th century with engraved brass mounts and lock showing hunting and game scenes. The rifle measures 38&qu...
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German Jaeger full length rifle circa mid to  late 18th century with no makers name, but  shows good1013 - German Jaeger full length rifle circa mid to late 18th century with no makers name, but shows good
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German Jaeger full length rifle circa mid to late 18th century with no makers name, but shows good quality. The rifle measures 47-1/4" over...
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James Reid No. 1 knuckle-duster 32 rim fire  caliber revolver, 3" round barrel engraved  brass frame1014 - James Reid No. 1 knuckle-duster 32 rim fire caliber revolver, 3" round barrel engraved brass frame
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James Reid No. 1 knuckle-duster 32 rim fire caliber revolver, 3" round barrel engraved brass frame, 5 shot cylinder, serial #11873. Refer F...
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Civil War era tin type of young Union Cavalry  trooper wearing gauntlets with English type  bowie kn1015 - Civil War era tin type of young Union Cavalry trooper wearing gauntlets with English type bowie kn
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Civil War era tin type of young Union Cavalry trooper wearing gauntlets with English type bowie knife in belt around his waist. The image measures
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Colt powder flask of style associated with  Colt Paterson long arms and Dragoons showing  plunger to1016 - Colt powder flask of style associated with Colt Paterson long arms and Dragoons showing plunger to
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Colt powder flask of style associated with Colt Paterson long arms and Dragoons showing plunger top with triangular rings and crossed rifles and pi
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .32  WCF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish,  wood stoc1017 - Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .32 WCF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stoc
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Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, .32 WCF cal., 24” octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #708396B. This gun is in overall very good co
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Colt Army Special DA revolver, factory  engraved, .38 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue  finish, checkered b1018 - Colt Army Special DA revolver, factory engraved, .38 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered b
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Colt Army Special DA revolver, factory engraved, .38 cal., 4-1/2” barrel, blue finish, checkered black hard rubber grips, #335684. This gun is in o
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Colt 1903 hammerless semi-auto pistol, .32  cal., 3-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, full  coverage perio1019 - Colt 1903 hammerless semi-auto pistol, .32 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, full coverage perio
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Colt 1903 hammerless semi-auto pistol, .32 cal., 3-3/4” barrel, nickel finish, full coverage period engraving, pearl grips, #422042. This gun is in
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Heavy Duty Aluminum rifle case by KMP in  overall very good condition with foam  interior, approx 521020 - Heavy Duty Aluminum rifle case by KMP in overall very good condition with foam interior, approx 52
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Heavy Duty Aluminum rifle case by KMP in overall very good condition with foam interior, approx 52” long x 14” wide x 4-1/2” deep. Vintage case for
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Fine custom stocked sporting rifle on  Remington Model 700 barreled action made by  “G. Hoenig” of B1021 - Fine custom stocked sporting rifle on Remington Model 700 barreled action made by “G. Hoenig” of B
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Fine custom stocked sporting rifle on Remington Model 700 barreled action made by “G. Hoenig” of Boise, Idaho in 8mm Remington magnum caliber. The
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Belgian DA revolver, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel,  nickel finish, checkered wood grips, top  strap engra1022 - Belgian DA revolver, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, top strap engra
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Belgian DA revolver, .44 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood grips, top strap engraved “WESTERN BULL DOG”, #NVSN. This gun is in ove
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Belgian Bull Dog style DA revolver with rare  marking “THE WESTERN BULL DOG” on top of  frame, .41 c1023 - Belgian Bull Dog style DA revolver with rare marking “THE WESTERN BULL DOG” on top of frame, .41 c
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Belgian Bull Dog style DA revolver with rare marking “THE WESTERN BULL DOG” on top of frame, .41 cal., 2-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, checkered wood
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Period engraved DA revolver marked “WESTERN  BULL-DOG” on the top strap, .44 cal., 2-3/8”  barrel, n1024 - Period engraved DA revolver marked “WESTERN BULL-DOG” on the top strap, .44 cal., 2-3/8” barrel, n
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Period engraved DA revolver marked “WESTERN BULL-DOG” on the top strap, .44 cal., 2-3/8” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, #NVSN. This gun is in
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Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown  shotgun,  28 gauge, 26-1/2” ventilated rib  barrel, conver1025 - Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 28 gauge, 26-1/2” ventilated rib barrel, conver
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Winchester Model 12 pump action takedown shotgun, 28 gauge, 26-1/2” ventilated rib barrel, conversion by Rick Phillips, professional re-blued fini
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Norwegian Krag bolt-action military issue  rifle in 6.5mm cal., with 1916 dated breech  showing Roya1025a - Norwegian Krag bolt-action military issue rifle in 6.5mm cal., with 1916 dated breech showing Roya
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Norwegian Krag bolt-action military issue rifle in 6.5mm cal., with 1916 dated breech showing Royal cipher and #13622 with scarce original bayonet
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Series of poems entitled "The Peculiar  Profile" signed Minnie. Attributed to  Catherine Stratton La1025b - Series of poems entitled "The Peculiar Profile" signed Minnie. Attributed to Catherine Stratton La
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Series of poems entitled "The Peculiar Profile" signed Minnie. Attributed to Catherine Stratton Ladd circa about Civil War era. Six (6)...
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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 single action  revolver, .44 S&W cal., period target sights  and grip1025c - Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 single action revolver, .44 S&W cal., period target sights and grip
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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 single action revolver, .44 S&W cal., period target sights and grips added, #34322. The pistol shows trace...
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel,  Western style fancy scroll engraving,  beautiful raised1026 - Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, Western style fancy scroll engraving, beautiful raised
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Colt SAA revolver, .45 cal., 5-1/2” barrel, Western style fancy scroll engraving, beautiful raised carved old pearl grips, #83791. This gun is in o
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked  Irwin-Pedersen, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked  Underwood with flamin1027 - U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Irwin-Pedersen, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with flamin
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Irwin-Pedersen, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with flaming bomb proof and dated 11-42, flat bolt, flip-up
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked  Irwin-Pedersen, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked  Underwood with flamin1028 - U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Irwin-Pedersen, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with flamin
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U.S. M1 carbine, receiver marked Irwin-Pedersen, .30 cal., 18” barrel marked Underwood with flaming bomb proof and dated 7-43, flat bolt, flip-up t
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Colt Diamondback 38 Special caliber, 2”  barrel, double action revolver, fully and  finely engraved 1029 - Colt Diamondback 38 Special caliber, 2” barrel, double action revolver, fully and finely engraved
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Colt Diamondback 38 Special caliber, 2” barrel, double action revolver, fully and finely engraved by John Adams Sr. with ivory grips by Dan Chesiak
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Pair to Lot #1029 and identical in features  and condition, serial #7218 also with  matching documen1030 - Pair to Lot #1029 and identical in features and condition, serial #7218 also with matching documen
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Pair to Lot #1029 and identical in features and condition, serial #7218 also with matching documentation from Adams. Est.; $2,000- $4,000.
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Colt New Service double action target model  flat – top revolver, 44 Russian caliber,  7-1/2” barrel1031 - Colt New Service double action target model flat – top revolver, 44 Russian caliber, 7-1/2” barrel
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Colt New Service double action target model flat – top revolver, 44 Russian caliber, 7-1/2” barrel, fully and finely engraved and ornately gold inl
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Stevens Ideal No. 49 single shot rifle, 25-20  caliber, 34” half round - half octagon  special order1032 - Stevens Ideal No. 49 single shot rifle, 25-20 caliber, 34” half round - half octagon special order
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Stevens Ideal No. 49 single shot rifle, 25-20 caliber, 34” half round - half octagon special ordered extra long barrel, blue and case hardened fini
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Maynard Improved #16 Target Rifle with last  patent date 1882 on right side of frame and  interchang1033 - Maynard Improved #16 Target Rifle with last patent date 1882 on right side of frame and interchang
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Maynard Improved #16 Target Rifle with last patent date 1882 on right side of frame and interchangeable extra barrel and forend, serial # 10574. Th
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Remington-Hepburn No. 3 Match rifle, 32/40 B  & M caliber, 30” half round – half octagon  barrel del1034 - Remington-Hepburn No. 3 Match rifle, 32/40 B & M caliber, 30” half round – half octagon barrel del
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Remington-Hepburn No. 3 Match rifle, 32/40 B & M caliber, 30” half round – half octagon barrel deluxe checkered pistol grip stock with B grad...
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Beautiful Colt New Service flat top target  model DA revolver, .44 Russian cal., 7-1/2”  barrel, adj1035 - Beautiful Colt New Service flat top target model DA revolver, .44 Russian cal., 7-1/2” barrel, adj
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Beautiful Colt New Service flat top target model DA revolver, .44 Russian cal., 7-1/2” barrel, adjustable target sights, high polish blue finish, c
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Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, .36  cal., barrel reduced to 3-1/2” with rammer  removed, 1036 - Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., barrel reduced to 3-1/2” with rammer removed,
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Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, .36 cal., barrel reduced to 3-1/2” with rammer removed, blue finish, wood grips, butt strap stamped “W.F.
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Half scale miniature model 1866 Winchester  saddle ring carbine by Imperial Armory serial  #238 with1037 - Half scale miniature model 1866 Winchester saddle ring carbine by Imperial Armory serial #238 with
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Half scale miniature model 1866 Winchester saddle ring carbine by Imperial Armory serial #238 with full barrel markings and quality detailing. Exce
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Miniature 1/3 scale Colt walker pistol by  Weston cased with accessories, in excellent  condition.  1038 - Miniature 1/3 scale Colt walker pistol by Weston cased with accessories, in excellent condition.
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Miniature 1/3 scale Colt walker pistol by Weston cased with accessories, in excellent condition. Weston made these exceptional miniatures in the 1
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Miniature 1/3 scale Colt pocket Paterson  revolver by Weston cased with full access and  hand engrav1039 - Miniature 1/3 scale Colt pocket Paterson revolver by Weston cased with full access and hand engrav
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Miniature 1/3 scale Colt pocket Paterson revolver by Weston cased with full access and hand engraved barrel address formerly Robert Q. Sutherland c
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